Cultured Kumquat Cocktail

• 1 oz. fermented kumquat brine from Kumquat Ferment recipe
• 1.5 oz. dark rum
• 4 oz. green tea
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 cinnamon stick, as garnish
• 2 fermented kumquats, as garnish

Directions:

1. Place all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 3 - 4 ice cubes. Shake 30 times.
2. Strained into a glass with 2 - 3 ice cubes.
3. Garnish with cinnamon stick and fermented kumquats.

Yield: 1 serving

Enjoy this cocktail with the Seared Pork Chops with Kumquat Chocolate Topping. Salut!